Review of My Holland America Line's Koningsdam Cruise

Better late than never - it's been a while since I went on this trip, and here's my notes and tips for future cruise passengers.

A Rocky Start

Well, the start wasn’t perfect. Waiting in line for over three hours to board the ship was a frustrating way to start my vacation. Despite having everything in order with my online check-in, I was inexplicably sent to the back of the line again by the boarding agent, which further soured my mood. I didn’t even want to have my picture taken, which is (for most) part of the fun embarkation experience. By the time I finally made it onto the ship, my vacation spirit was off to a rocky start. And to make matters worst, the champagne I ordered for arrival wasn't there, adding to my initial disappointment.